53808 in action on a Watercress Line goods charter
After a good deal of works attention, our S&D 7F No. 53808 was in action on Saturday 5 March with a charter goods service on the Watercress Line. Here’s a selection of photos by Julian…
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New short lease agreed for Washford yard
On the evening of Thursday 20 January, solicitors acting for respectively, the West Somerset Railway plc and the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust Ltd, concluded negotiations which had been in progress for well over a…
The Washford volunteers’ Christmas Lunch
Today, our Washford site volunteers and spouses enjoyed a Christmas Lunch at the Valiant Soldier pub in nearby Roadwater. Despite the gradual winding-down of the site, restoration and maintenance work continues on those vehicles and…
S&D footplate staff at their latest meeting in Bath
On Saturday 11 December, former S&D footplate staff met at the Red Lion pub, Wellsway, Bath. One of the topics of discussion was a book of their collected memories, which is in progress. Around the…
53808 at the steam illuminations
The Trust’s S&D 7F No. 53808 setting off with a Watercress Line steam illuminations service through the light dusting of snow on Sunday evening, 28 November. You may also find this video of interest: https://youtu.be/_5Bxo3nAmXY [Photo…
1956-built Brake Gangwayed coach is the latest vehicle to move to the Watercress Line
Continuing with the relocation of stock from our site at Washford, our 1956-built Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach emerged into the sun earlier this week and left for the Watercress Line where it will provide additional…
Remembrance wreath laid at S&DJR war memorial
Following a long Trust tradition, a wreath was laid at the S&DJR Highbridge Works war memorial in Southwell Gardens, Highbridge. The memorial lists not only the 13 staff who did not survive the war, but…
Appeal closed after successful raising of £46,000 for relocation from Washford
At a recent meeting of the Trust Directors, it was agreed to close the Progressing Our Future Appeal. This appeal, and its predecessor Safeguarding Our Future, have raised over £46,000, including Gift Aid, since launching…
A retrospective on the Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Gala
Here’s a selection of photos taken on Friday 1 October and on the Sunday in varying weather conditions. The Trust’s No. 53808 naturally features, along with No. 34092 which was named City of Wells at…
Video: the Watercress Line’s recreated Pines Express – Autumn Steam Gala
On Saturday 2 October, the 1.35 pm departure from Alresford was a recreation of the Pines Express with 10 carriages hauled by Nos. 80151 – on hire from the Bluebell Railway – and No. 34092…